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Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

apartment DispatchHealth location_onNeedham, MA

Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C How You'll Make an Impact We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving the Boston. MA community. Our Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technicians) and are equipped with everything needed to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management, for patients of all ages. Our innovative model allows us to provide definitive care in the home, including point of care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration. We provide whole person care by facilitating timely follow up and care coordination. Our providers love working at DispatchHealth because we are a leader in delivering high-quality, in-home acute care services. In 2024, they achieved significant milestones, including completing 476,428 acute care visits, advanced care admissions, and imaging studies. Their high-acuity care services diverted 61% of emergency room visits. They provided hospital-level care at home to over 1,400 patients, maintaining a low 8.4% 30-day readmission rate. Additionally, they enhanced patient experience with mobile imaging, ensuring seamless end-to-end in-home care. Patient satisfaction remains a top priority, with an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 97 across all service lines. Their commitment to excellence was further recognized as they became the first in-home provider to receive ACHC accreditation for their hospital-level Advanced Care service. These achievements highlight their dedication to innovative, high-quality healthcare delivery. Job Details: Flexible Shifts: 10-hour shifts (8am-6pm and/or 12pm-10pm) Work-Life Balance: You’ll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week , this would include the requirement of every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). 1:1 patient ratio , see 7-10 patients per shift. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary , comprehensive benefits package , and quarterly and annual bonuses as incentives. Our benefits package includes CME and license renewal assistance. Career Growth: We provide on-site training and growth opportunities to help you advance your career. Ideal Candidate: Holds an APP license in the state of MA . Has 2+ years of APP experience in either of the following settings: Emergency, urgent care, internal medicine or family medicine. BLS certified . Ready to represent the company with a company vehicle provided for your use and company provided liability and malpractice insurance . What You'll Do Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth Medical Technician) and individually, as appropriate for the service line, to deliver care in the patient’s home through our innovative in-home care service lines. This involves being in a mobile unit and driving or riding in a company vehicle to the place of service. Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses. Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care and minor procedures. Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice. Accurately and thoroughly document your patient encounter and ensure accuracy. Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow up for the patient to ensure continuity of care. Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being. Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care. Communicate effectively with patients, family, the medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient’s care. Identify and proactively solve problems. Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics. Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency. Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams. Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings. Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth. Lead your practice and always do what’s right for the patient. As business needs dictate, you will independently deliver care (without being accompanied by a Medical Technician). What You Need Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or other relevant areas Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Nationally board certified, current Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred Prescriptive authority and DEA Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Complete required drivers training upon hire Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends required Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Who We Are DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare. A rapidly scaling Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service. DispatchHealth is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home or at the patient’s location of need. Our skilled, certified providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes. DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape. DispatchHealth is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave. Our Mission We deliver trusted, compassionate care to all in the comfort of home. Our Vision Building the world's largest in-home care system. Our Values are embodied in The DispatchWay Courage to advocate for our patients and each other Innovation to trailblaze a new path for healthcare Integrity to create a respectful and inclusive environment Compassion to provide quality, safe and excellent care What makes us different? DispatchHealth is a provider-led organization and encourages our teams to help inform decisions that impact your practice. We spend time with our patients to treat the whole person. Our patient-centric approach consistently results in a NPS score of 95 or better. We offer flexible work schedules and PTO. We offer full healthcare benefits and 401k for full-time employees, with a company match. We support professional growth and leadership opportunities. We offer CME, organizational conference, and workshop opportunities. Our clinicians align with our guiding principles. Connect With Us Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from healthcare professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DispatchHealthNational) , X (https://twitter.com/DispatchHealth) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjSCNGLpPLE-TL6EX4Y6hw) to learn more. Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. Company Description: DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare. A rapidly scaling Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service. DispatchHealth is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home or at the patient’s location of need. Our skilled, certified providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes. DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape. DispatchHealth is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave. DispatchHealth is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Position Type: : Full Time Work Place Type: : On-site Category: : Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine

apartment Emerson Hospital location_onConcord, MA

Job Summary Reporting to the Practice Manager, and under the general supervision and direct collaboration with the Supervising Physician, the nurse practitioner performs duties to assist supervising physicians in a wide range of clinical tasks. Responsible to manage a wide range of inpatient and outpatient duties, as well as emergency situations, while adhering to standard practices and established procedures. This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages. Education Minimum Qualifications Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARPN) ,Completion of a Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree Experience 3+ years experience in primary care/family medicine. Licensure And/or Certification Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (ARNP) with recertification every five years as required DEA license. BLS healthcare provider required. Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Nurse Practitioner Skills Computer skills required (EMR is GE Centricity) Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidential information. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings, required. Strong interpersonal communication skills, on the phone and in person Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Show more Show less

Telehealth

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner- Telehealth (Pacific Time Zone)

apartment Devoted Health location_onWaltham, MA

At Devoted Health, we’re on a mission to dramatically improve the health and well-being of older Americans by caring for every person like family. That’s why we’re gathering smart, diverse, and big-hearted people to create a new kind of all-in-one healthcare company — one that combines compassion, health insurance, clinical care, service, and technology - to deliver a complete and integrated healthcare solution that delivers high quality care that everyone would want for someone they love. Founded in 2017, we've grown fast and now serve members across the United States. And we've just started. So join us on this mission! Job Description This role is a fully remote position, but will operate on Pacific Time Zone. A bit more about this role: This position represents an amazing opportunity for a caring nurse practitioner (APRN). Your primary focus will be delivering world class comprehensive care to our members. One of Devoted Medical’s missions is to bring care to where our members live – meaning your visits will be predominantly virtual telehealth. Required skills and experience: APRN with 3 or more years working in outpatient clinical practice. An active and clear RN and APRN license in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Hawaii, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas, Washington, or Arizona. Active BLS is required at time of hire and must be maintained while employed at Devoted Medical. Desired skills and experience: Experience in primary care, family medicine, geriatrics and/or palliative care. Experience performing Medicare annual wellness visits or in-home comprehensive visits with elderly patients or Medicare patients. Experience performing visits over telehealth video platforms. An understanding of managed care is a plus, including how to appropriately assess STARS/HEDIS measures, code clinical comorbidities, and identify clinical care gaps. Your Responsibilities will include: Conduct primarily telehealth video visits to members with the opportunity for a small volume of home based visits (drive to member’s home). In some instances when appropriate and compliant with licensure, you may also provide telehealth visits to members located in other geographies. Primarily perform comprehensive assessment visits (CAVs) including comprehensive diagnosis/disease review, medication review, and assessment for quality of care (STARS/HEDIS) interventions as well as social and home health/DME needs. Work closely with other members of the member’s care team including their PCP, specialists, and other Devoted team members including pharmacy, clinical nursing, and social work as well as interfacing with family members and caregivers in order to coordinate care for the member and deliver a collaborative care plan. Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 / year #LI-Remote Our ranges are purposefully broad to allow for growth within the role over time. Once the interview process begins, your talent partner will provide additional information on the compensation for the role, along with additional information on our total rewards package. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Our Total Rewards package includes: Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium Generous paid time off $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend Stock options for all employees Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles Parental leave program 401K program And more.... *Our total rewards package is for full time employees only. Intern and Contract positions are not eligible. Healthcare equality is at the center of Devoted’s mission to treat our members like family. We are committed to a diverse and vibrant workforce. Devoted is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a safe and supportive work environment in which all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business. We value diversity and collaboration. Individuals are respected for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Devoted’s Code of Conduct, our company values and the way we do business. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We have been made aware of instances of fraudulent job postings and/or fraudulent recruiting activity by individuals purporting to represent Devoted Health. These fraudulent schemes often seek monetary contributions or payments from job seekers (such as for “start up costs” or “equipment”), or seek to collect sensitive personal information. These job postings and offers are NOT authorized by Devoted Health and Devoted is not responsible for fraudulent offers, personal information that you may have disclosed, or payments made to third parties purporting to represent Devoted. We have reported this matter and are cooperating with law enforcement agencies. Devoted Health will never ask for financial commitment or contribution from a candidate at any stage of the recruitment process.

Telehealth

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner- Telehealth (Central Time Zone)

apartment Devoted Health location_onWaltham, MA

At Devoted Health, we’re on a mission to dramatically improve the health and well-being of older Americans by caring for every person like family. That’s why we’re gathering smart, diverse, and big-hearted people to create a new kind of all-in-one healthcare company — one that combines compassion, health insurance, clinical care, service, and technology - to deliver a complete and integrated healthcare solution that delivers high quality care that everyone would want for someone they love. Founded in 2017, we've grown fast and now serve members across the United States. And we've just started. So join us on this mission! Job Description This role is a fully remote position, but will operate on Central Time Zone. A bit more about this role: This position represents an amazing opportunity for a caring nurse practitioner (APRN). Your primary focus will be delivering world class comprehensive care to our members. One of Devoted Medical’s missions is to bring care to where our members live – meaning your visits will be predominantly virtual telehealth. Required skills and experience: APRN with 3 or more years working in outpatient clinical practice. An active and clear RN and APRN license in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Hawaii, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas, Washington, or Arizona. Active BLS is required at time of hire and must be maintained while employed at Devoted Medical. Desired skills and experience: Experience in primary care, family medicine, geriatrics and/or palliative care. Experience performing Medicare annual wellness visits or in-home comprehensive visits with elderly patients or Medicare patients. Experience performing visits over telehealth video platforms. An understanding of managed care is a plus, including how to appropriately assess STARS/HEDIS measures, code clinical comorbidities, and identify clinical care gaps. Your Responsibilities will include: Conduct primarily telehealth video visits to members with the opportunity for a small volume of home based visits (drive to member’s home). In some instances when appropriate and compliant with licensure, you may also provide telehealth visits to members located in other geographies. Primarily perform comprehensive assessment visits (CAVs) including comprehensive diagnosis/disease review, medication review, and assessment for quality of care (STARS/HEDIS) interventions as well as social and home health/DME needs. Work closely with other members of the member’s care team including their PCP, specialists, and other Devoted team members including pharmacy, clinical nursing, and social work as well as interfacing with family members and caregivers in order to coordinate care for the member and deliver a collaborative care plan. Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 / year #LI-Remote Our ranges are purposefully broad to allow for growth within the role over time. Once the interview process begins, your talent partner will provide additional information on the compensation for the role, along with additional information on our total rewards package. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Our Total Rewards package includes: Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium Generous paid time off $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend Stock options for all employees Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles Parental leave program 401K program And more.... *Our total rewards package is for full time employees only. Intern and Contract positions are not eligible. Healthcare equality is at the center of Devoted’s mission to treat our members like family. We are committed to a diverse and vibrant workforce. Devoted is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a safe and supportive work environment in which all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business. We value diversity and collaboration. Individuals are respected for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Devoted’s Code of Conduct, our company values and the way we do business. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We have been made aware of instances of fraudulent job postings and/or fraudulent recruiting activity by individuals purporting to represent Devoted Health. These fraudulent schemes often seek monetary contributions or payments from job seekers (such as for “start up costs” or “equipment”), or seek to collect sensitive personal information. These job postings and offers are NOT authorized by Devoted Health and Devoted is not responsible for fraudulent offers, personal information that you may have disclosed, or payments made to third parties purporting to represent Devoted. We have reported this matter and are cooperating with law enforcement agencies. Devoted Health will never ask for financial commitment or contribution from a candidate at any stage of the recruitment process.

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner

apartment Boston Medical Center (BMC) location_onBoston, MA

POSITION SUMMARY: A licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians in the clinic. The NP performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative, acute care through discharge. Responsibilities including management and peri-procedural care of outpatient cardiac catheterization patients, as well as primary role as Valve Program Coordinator, which includes coordination of Cardiac Valve Clinic (in concert with CT surgery), navigating patients through valve / structural heart workups, and administrative duties involving structural heart registry, follow-up. Under general supervision of a cardiologist, the nurse practitioner would be responsible for providing relevant medical services which may include obtaining complete medical history and performing physical examination, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. Position: Nurse Practitioner Department: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory / Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic Schedule: Full Time JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Qualified Nurse Practitioners must hold at least an MSN from a program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED : The NP must be eligible for a Massachusetts NP license. If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of experience as nurse practitioner required, cardiology or cardiac surgery preferred. . Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Successful candidates will be self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently in this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English are required in order to communicate complex medical information to collaborators such as patients and their families, physicians, staff, and community health workers, and willingness to address patients with language or social barriers to healthcare. Applicant will need skills to adapt to changing clinical needs. Individuals with an interest and/or expertise caring for diverse populations of patients with varying levels of health literacy are encouraged to apply for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

Part-time

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Brodhead, WI (16 hours/week)

apartment Marathon Health location_onStoughton, MA

$45,000 - $60,000 / year

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services. We normalize balance, not burnout at Marathon Health: Smaller patient panel size More time with your patients: appointments range from 20 to 60 minutes Strong focus on prevention and wellness, acute and chronic disease management Fewer administrative and insurance-related tasks Success is measured by health outcomes, not patient volume and billing (Not a Fee for Service Model) About Us At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years’ experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun. Day in the Life: As an Marathon Health provider you practice relationship-based medicine at the top of your license. You offer wholistic care including prevention, chronic disease management and health education to your patients. You’ll have great resources (like UpToDate and RubiconMD) at your fingertips, that are free of charge to you and your patients. You work autonomously with a company that puts PATIENTS first, and values ingenuity, courage, community and FUN! Marathon Health offers providers: Non-production-based compensation package Comprehensive benefits, including CME, medical license, DEA, and malpractice coverage Regular provider meetings, such as journal clubs and grand rounds, for ongoing learning, development, and team collaboration Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date Minimum Job Requirements for Nurse Practitioner: Active license & current ANCC or AANP board certification required Independent practice provider preferred, where applicable per State regulation. Federal DEA number preferred; may be required for full prescribing ability. CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Independent family practice experience including routine wellness care, chronic care management, and urgent visit, preferred Minimum Job Requirements for Physician Associate: Active license & current NCCPA board certification required. Independent practice provider preferred, where applicable per State regulation. Federal DEA number preferred; may be required for full prescribing ability. CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Independent family practice experience including routine wellness care, chronic care management, and urgent visit, preferred Pay Range: $45,000 - $60,000/yr for a 16hrs a week schedule. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page. Marathon Benefits Summary We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week. Health and Well-Being : Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule Learn more at our careers page! LL1

ICU

Full-time

Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Critical Care, 40 Hours (Days/Nights)

apartment Boston Medical Center (BMC) location_onBoston, MA

POSITION SUMMARY: The licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians on the inpatient service, within the ICU. The NP performs physical examinations and provides medical treatment under the supervision of the attending physician. As an expert professional, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum from acute care through discharge. Position: Nurse Practitioner, NeuroCritical Care (40 hrs) Department: Neurology Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: I. Clinical Practice Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care. Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment. Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up. Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals. Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan. Seeks and provides consultative services as required. Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice. Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served. Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups. II. Professional Development In collaboration with appropriate physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area. Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in the hospital setting. Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed. Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area. Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications. III. Q uality Assessment/improvement and Research Consistently participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service. Based on quality improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies. Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care. Participates in patient care research at a level consistent with educational background and experience. EDUCATION: Master's degree in nursing required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED : Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role. Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners. Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges. Current BLS and ACLS Certification. EXPERIENCE: Prior ICU experience is required. Prior experience in a Neurology setting/specialty is preferred preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education. Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families. Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

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